sik6 zo2 cou2 lung4食咗草龍食咗草龙

Jyutpingsik6 zo2 cou2 lung4

Yalesihk jó chóu lùhng

Definition

To chirp or twitter all the time like a bird, typically when in a good mood.

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How it's used

This expression draws a vivid comparison to the constant, cheerful chirping of birds, implying someone is in such a high mood that they cannot stop talking or humming. It is almost exclusively used to describe someone who is unusually talkative due to happiness or excitement. It carries a lighthearted, slightly playful tone and is typically used when observing someone's sudden change in demeanor.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今jat6日sam1心cing4情hou2好leng3靚，jau4由ciu4朝dou3到maan5晚dou1都sik6食zo2咗cou2草lung4龍gam3咁。

They are in a great mood today, chirping away from morning till night.

nei5你zou6做me1咩gam3咁hoi1開sam1心aa4呀，hai6係mai6咪sik6食zo2咗cou2草lung4龍aa4呀？

Why are you so happy, are you chirping away like a bird?

Common phrases

hoi1開sam1心dou3到sik6食zo2咗cou2草lung4龍

so happy that one is chirping away

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal eating or actual birds, as it is a metaphorical idiom for talkativeness. It is not used to describe someone who is simply loud or annoying, but specifically someone whose chatter is perceived as pleasant or energetic.